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package org.apache.karaf.scheduler;

import java.io.Serializable;

/**
 * A job storage definition. It's easily extensible to match user needs.
 */
public interface SchedulerStorage {

    /**
     * Retrieve a job from the store.
     */
    <T> T get(final Serializable key);

    /**
     * Add a job in the store.
     */
    void put(final Serializable key, final Object value);

    /**
     * Check if the job exists in the store.
     */
    boolean contains(final Serializable key);

    /**
     * Release a job from the store.
     */
    void release(final Serializable key);

}
